Royal Aeronautical Society
Mission
As the only professional body dedicated to aerospace, aviation and space communities, they exist to further the advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering around the world.
Established in 1866, the Society has been at the forefront of developments in aerospace, seeking to promote the highest professional standards and provide a central forum for sharing knowledge.
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) was originally known as The Aeronautical Society of Great Britain.
The objectives of the society were given as “for the advancement of Aerial Navigation and for Observations in Aerology connected therewith”.
The Society now has over 25,000 members and has become an international, multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.